When you think of your hometown’s popular grocery stores, which positive qualities come to mind? Is it the endless aisle of rainbow produce or the impressive selection of deli meats that keep you coming back? Or perhaps the short checkout lines and friendly staff are the hook and bait.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your favorite supermarket is your home state’s top choice, too, we’ve got you covered with the 411. In order to scout out this info, The Daily Meal sifted through reviews on Google, Yelp, Foursquare, and Facebook; analyzed local polls, social media posts, and check-ins; conducted informal polls; and cross-referenced best-of lists to find out which store trumps in every state. Metrics are based on price, product quality, customer service, and store cleanliness.

Alabama

Renfroe’s pregames the weekend by often hosting free tastings on Thursdays and even donates extra goods to food banks, so it comes as no surprise that it’s Montgomery’s favorite grocery store.

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Alaska

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Safeway

Safeway is known for its quality groceries at affordable prices, but its charitable efforts aren’t as well-known. The chain recently made headlines for teaming up with football quarterback Russell Wilson to raise money for the charity organization Strong Against Cancer.

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Arizona

The organic chain opened up its first location in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002 and recently announced plans to expand to 19 states by the end of 2018 to bring “healthy living for less” to new markets, Sprouts chief development officer Ted Frumkin said https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/sprouts-farmers-market-ramps-store-openings.

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Arkansas

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Arkansas is home to seven Edwards Food Giant locations, with a whopping four of those spots just surrounding Little Rock.

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California

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Trader Joe’s

TJ’s opened doors to its first location in Pasadena, California in 1958 and has been pleasing customers with its selection of healthy eats and eccentric, nautical decor since.

Connecticut

Stew Leonard’s (lovingly nicknamed “Stew’s” by locals) has six locations in Connecticut and New York and started out as a dairy shop in 1921. Fast forward 69 years and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! deemed it “The World’s Largest Dairy Store.”

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Delaware

Janssen’s Market was founded by Joseph Janssen Sr. in 1952 and is known for providing gourmet foods, organic produce, as well as an on-site butcher to help you choose from the impressive selection of meats.

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Florida

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Publix

As the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S., Publix has an astounding 787 stores in the Sunshine State alone.

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Georgia

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Whole Foods

Georgia dwellers don’t seem to spend their “whole paycheck” at the nationwide go-to. In fact, true fans and frequenters add these 25 Best Whole Foods Finds Under $525 Best Whole Foods Finds Under $5 to their cart.

Idaho

The community grocer proudly offers supermarket staples such as organic produce and a selection of meats and cheeses. But it goes above and beyond by also stocking dietary vitamins and supplements, pet and body care products, and even doling out free nutrition education.

Kansas

Kentucky

Lucky’s is praised for offering natural and organic food at affordable prices. Yelp reviewer Sandy G. excitedly states, “Dig this place for almost all of my shopping needs!!! It is clean, well lit, priced well, and you can have a $2 beer while you shop-whattttt??? Yes.”

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Louisiana

The family-owned grocery chain has 55 stores, 47 in Louisiana alone. In 2011, Rouses opened up a store in Downtown New Orleans’ historic Sewell Cadillac building, which was deemed the first major supermarket in the area.

Maryland

“I love how clean and spacious this MOM’s is, and I really appreciate their shelves always being stocked with the products I need. [It] always has interesting local and small batch unique items to sell,” Mimi C. on Yelp states.

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Massachusetts

The original DeMoulas Super Market coined the phrase, “More For Your Dollar,” in 1954 and the motto has become part of Market Basket culture ever since. The grocer celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017.

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Michigan

Minnesota

Since 1968, Cub has aimed to provide great value and delivers on its goal by offering a customer satisfaction guarantee that allows customers to return products they are dissatisfied with for a full refund.

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Mississippi

The member-owned store has called Jackson home since 1980 and is super selective when it comes to the food it stocks. The store has a health-centric policy that admirably shuns high-fructose corn syrup, chemical fertilizers, GMOs, refined sugars, and animal testing.

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Missouri

Montana

As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the nation, Albertsons Companies strongly believes in giving back to the communities they serve. In fact, 2015 marked the year when the conglomerate donated $270 million in food and financial support.

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Nebraska

The grocery co-op nestled in Lincoln, Nebraska features local and organic farm-to-store foods including a full service deli, seafood counter, and bakery. Employees are so committed to quality that they frequently tour their suppliers’ farms to learn more about both organic and biodynamic practices.

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Nevada

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WinCo Foods

Think of WinCo Foods as a more affordable, no-frills version of Costco. A Nevada native dubbed the grocer a college student’s dream, adding that she gets away with spending just $40 for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for two weeks. Count us in.

New Mexico

Before heading to Albuquerque’s go-to grocery store, don’t forget to pick up a copy of The Bean: a quarterly magazine that gives you the low-down on health, food, community, and the La Montañita cooperative.

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New York

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Wegmans

Ever since its humble beginnings as a produce wagon in 1916, Wegmans has evolved to sourcing regional veggies, sustainably sourced wild and farmed seafood, freshly baking artisan loaves, and stocking a selection of reds and hand-crafted beers alike.

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North Carolina

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Harris Teeter

The supermarket chain is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a wide selection of foods ranging from pizza crust to organic cheese under its private label (and more affordable) brand.

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North Dakota

“Hornbacher’s has a really good deli here and the lunch special is always good, especially if you want a home cooked meal. The rice pudding is outstanding. The crab salad is good and inexpensive. The bakery has really good banana bread and blueberry bread. If you use the soup, sandwich, and meal cards you really get a great deal,” MK L.MK L. raves on Yelp.

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Ohio

While most folks don’t usually spend more than an hour food shopping, those who get entrapped by this Ohio-based megastore will find themselves distracted by the grand attractions, restaurants, and boutiques.

Oregon

New Seasons Market stocks its shelves with both household staples as well as eats sourced from local farmers, producers, ranchers, and fishermen—sticking to its commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Pennsylvania

“I have always been able to shop in in this grocery store and find what I want at a reasonable price. I love the produce section! I also like their selection of seafood and salad bar! It doesn’t hurt that the money I spend is used as points/discount towards my gas purchase at the giant gas station in the complex.The staff at Giant have been friendly and helpful on my visits,” says Country C. on Yelp.

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Rhode Island

The coastal state’s longtime favorite pleases its visitors with an array of choices including both fresh and prepared foods, artisan cheeses, and an on-site butcher in addition to boasting the only kosher fresh meat service in Rhode Island.

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Tennessee

John Dyke opened up the first Turnip Truck in East Nashville in 2001 and has been sourcing from independent farmers ever since. In fact, the grocer’s eccentric name is dedicated to his commitment to support farmers.

Utah

This Utah grocery chain is known for sticking to its neighborhood-style roots despite its stores massive size. Yelper Julia. P says she could roam the place for hours: “It’s very spacious and has an awesome selection of local products. I could spend a couple of hours just wandering around.”

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Vermont

Praised for its cozy hometown feel, Shaw’s supermarket chain has been around since 1860. “I don’t know if a supermarket necessarily needs a review, but this supermarket is a staple of the Middlebury College community. I feel really at homecoming here for some reason,” Nathan N. asserted on Yelp.

West Virginia

This charming and quaint market is exactly what you would expect to find on a trip to the grocery store down south. While it offers your usual grocery store fare inside, the outside runs farmers-market-style, selling local produce and seasonal plants.

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Wisconsin

This employee-owned, 24-hour grocery store started as just a produce stand before growing into a chain. Its claim to fame is its low prices, which are made possible by their bulk purchasing models and warehouse-style stores.

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Wyoming

According to reviews on Yelp, King Soopers is the god of all grocery stores. “Best grocery store in Cheyenne and one of the busiest! Open 24 hours. Big selection of items. Best looking produce in town! Great location too!” Yelper Leah B. says of the Rocky Mountains location.

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